Patents by Inventor Brian Walton
Brian Walton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8782287Abstract: A packet processing system comprises first processing circuitry for performing a first function, and first memory circuitry coupled to the first processing circuitry for storing received packets, wherein at least a portion of the packets stored by the first memory circuitry are usable by the first processing circuitry in accordance with the first function. The packet processing system further comprises at least second processing circuitry for performing a second function, and at least second memory circuitry coupled to the second processing circuitry for storing at least a portion of the same packets stored in the first memory circuitry, wherein at least a portion of the packets stored in the second memory circuitry are usable by the second processing circuitry in accordance with the second function. In an illustrative embodiment, the first processing circuitry and the second processing circuitry operate in a packet switching device such as a router.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Agere Systems LLCInventors: Gregg A. Bouchard, Mauricio Calle, Joel R. Davidson, Michael W. Hathaway, James T. Kirk, Christopher Brian Walton
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Patent number: 7266687Abstract: A method of key distribution includes generating, by a first system device (101), key material and forwarding the key material from the first system device (101) to a second system device (107). It is determined whether a mobile station (401), for which the key material is directed, is active on the system. When the mobile station is active, the key material is forwarded to a base station (115) where the mobile station (401) is active, and the base station (115) forwards the key material to the mobile station (401).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Hans Christopher Sowa, Daniel J. McDonald, David J. Chater-Lea, Scott J. Pappas, Jason J. Johur, Dennis Newkirk, Randy Kremske, Walter F. Anderson, Glenn Brian Walton
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Publication number: 20070131892Abstract: The invention relates to a stain release and repellant fabric conditioner comprising a repel type fluorochemical and/or siloxane, a release type fluorochemical and/or siloxane, and a performance extender.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Dominick Valenti, Diana Balasca, Xinggao Fang, Emily Michaels, Eduardo Torres, Brian Walton
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Patent number: 6778903Abstract: A method and system that provides end users with the ability to exchange routing data. A route recorder application on a first computing system provides a first end user with the ability to define a route formed of specific road segments and store data that represent the route in a data file. The data file is distributed to a second end user who uses the data that represent the route in a second computing system to provide guidance for following the route.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Nauteq North America, LLCInventors: Richard Robinson, Brian Walton, Jean K. Ohler
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Publication number: 20030191584Abstract: A method and system that provides end users with the ability to exchange routing data. A route recorder application on a first computing system provides a first end user with the ability to define a route formed of specific road segments and store data that represent the route in a data file. The data file is distributed to a second end user who uses the data that represent the route in a second computing system to provide guidance for following the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Richard Robinson, Brian Walton, Jean K. Ohler
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Publication number: 20030120798Abstract: A packet processing system comprises first processing circuitry for performing a first function, and first memory circuitry coupled to the first processing circuitry for storing received packets, wherein at least a portion of the packets stored by the first memory circuitry are usable by the first processing circuitry in accordance with the first function. The packet processing system further comprises at least second processing circuitry for performing a second function, and at least second memory circuitry coupled to the second processing circuitry for storing at least a portion of the same packets stored in the first memory circuitry, wherein at least a portion of the packets stored in the second memory circuitry are usable by the second processing circuitry in accordance with the second function. In an illustrative embodiment, the first processing circuitry and the second processing circuitry operate in a packet switching device such as a router.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Gregg A. Bouchard, Mauricio Calle, Joel R. Davidson, Michael W. Hathaway, James T. Kirk, Christopher Brian Walton
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Patent number: 6577949Abstract: A method and system that provides end users with the ability to exchange routing data. A route recorder application on a first computing system provides a first end user with the ability to define a route formed of specific road segments and store data that represent the route in a data file. The data file is distributed to a second end user who uses the data that represent the route in a second computing system to provide guidance for following the route.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Richard Robinson, Brian Walton, Jean K. Ohler
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Patent number: 6424910Abstract: A feature provided by a navigation system or a navigation services provider provides navigation-related services for plural users who have related needs. In one embodiment, a first user specifies a type of place at which to meet a second user who is at a location some distance away from the first user. The navigation feature identifies one or more places of the specified type that are convenient for both users to travel to. The navigation feature may also provide the users with instructions for traveling to a selected place.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: Jean K. Ohler, Richard Robinson, Brian Walton
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Patent number: 5291789Abstract: For indicating when the tension in a bolt reaches a predetermined value, there is provided an electrical contact (24) which is held in a position adjacent to an axially facing surface (20) of the bolt and in a fixed position relative to a remote part of the bolt. Tightening of the bolt reduces the clearance between the contact and the surface of the bolt. When the clearance is eliminated, a bulb (27) is illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: RotaBolt LimitedInventor: Brian Walton
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Patent number: 5226765Abstract: A load indicating fastener such as a bolt (10) or stud, has a shank (12) which is subject to tensile loading in use. The shank (12) has an axially extending bore (22) which receives a first gauge pin (30) anchored at its inner end (32) to the shank (12) and protruding outwards beyond an end face (16) of the fastener. An indicating member (40) is rotatable on the protruding portion of the gauge pin (30) between the end face (16) of the fastener and the head (34) of the pin (30), so that the indicating member (40) is free to rotate when the shank (12) of the fastener is unstressed but when the shank (12) is subject to a predetermined tensile loading is held against rotation by contact with the end face (16) of the fastener. A second gauge pin (42) is received within an axially extending bore (36) in the first gauge pin (30) and is anchored at is inner end and protrudes outwards beyond the outer end of the first gauge pin (30).Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Rotabolt LimitedInventor: Brian Walton
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Patent number: 5222849Abstract: A load-indicating fastener, such as a bolt (10), has a bore (18) which extends from an end face (16) of the bolt and which can receive a gauge pin (30). The gauge pin (30) is free to rotate so that it can be withdrawn completely from the bolt. In use of the bolt, the gauge pin (30) is reinserted into the bore (18) and screwed down until the end of the pin engages the inner end of the bore. As the bolt is tightened, causing elongation of the shank (12) of the bolt (10) and therefore of the bore (18), the user can check the loading on the bolt by periodically rotating the gauge pin (30), to maintain contact between the end of the pin and the inner end of the bore, until the pointer (40) reaches the mark (28) on the end face (16) of the bolt, indicating that the predetermined loading has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1992Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: Rotabolt LimitedInventor: Brian Walton
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Patent number: 4420124Abstract: A carpet roll machine having a pair of drivable rollers arranged to define a supporting nip on which a roll of carpet can be formed. A lower deflector between the rollers and in sliding contact with at least one of them selectively presents an upwardly facing slide surface. An upper deflector is moveable between a first position wherein it is disposed above the lower deflector and a rest position remote from the first position. In the first position the upper deflector presents a downwardly facing slide surface which together with the slide surface of the lower deflector and the adjacent rollers define a cylindrical space into which the end of a piece of carpet can be fed and constrained to follow a cylindrical path to form an incipient roll. The lower deflector is pivotable between positions wherein it contacts one or the other of the rollers enabling a pile-in or pile-out roll to be formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1982Date of Patent: December 13, 1983Assignee: Spencer Wright Industries, Inc.Inventors: Harold B. Bardsley, Brian J. Mosby, John M. Barlow, Brian Walton